Big Thank You's To Phil Jimenez And Greg Rucka!

[Gail Simone]

have been constantly talking to the previous Wonder-writers since this assignment was announced. I have directions I want to take Diana in, but I also really love and respect the work of the previous folks who have worked on the title, and for once, I really want to make a cohesive vision of Wonder Woman that says definitely who she is, but doesn't throw out all the great stuff that came before.

So a lot of times, these great writers didn't get to finish their major plots and subplots as they had hoped. Fortunately, I've been able to ask them directly.

It's amazing how uniformly gracious and helpful they have been. I think it shows that whatever else, Diana has been blessed with some really generous, good-hearted writers who really care about how she is portrayed. I have never yet had a former writer not respond to my questions or fail to be helpful. Everyone from George Perez, to John Byrne, to Trina Robbins, to Allan Heinberg, to Jodi Picoult has been right there every time I ask a question. They're all busy, busy people. They don't have time to waste discussing books they no longer work on, and yet, every time I've asked, a few hours later, I get a great response in the mail answering my question and offering to help again if it ever comes up.

THAT, my friends, is VERY VERY COOL.

Some of these people I've never even spoken to on the phone, yet when the new WW writer calls with a question, they always take the time to help. How cool is that?

I can't stand it. I hope I can be that gracious when I have to leave this book (hopefully in the year 3012).

Even out of this group, I have to say, no one has been more patient and helpful than two WW giants, the great Phil Jimenez and Greg Rucka, who did two of my favorite recent runs. Every time I have even an insignificant question, these guys shoot back a lengthy, brilliant, and always helpful response. They certainly don't have to, they have no obligations to me. But they've really stepped up every time and delivered information that is hugely helpful in adding to the myth of Wonder Woman, and not just letting the past concepts be forgotten and discarded.

I hope when you think of these guys, you'll take a second to appreciate that even though they're off the book, and they are no longer paid to think and write about Diana, that they still care enough about her, and her cast, and her stories, and YOU guys, too, to try to do whatever they can to help. You can't ask for more commitment than that.

And I hope if you get a chance to speak to any of them, you let them know how much we all appreciate it and what a difference it has made.

We, as Wonder Woman fans, are lucky that people like that still care so much.

Thanks Greg and Phil, and all the other Wonder Woman writers who have offered so much support and assistance!

You're the best!

Gail

[Cam63]

Writers can be such nice non-bastards.

Who knew !?

[4PointOh]

Phil is a friend of mine and I've had the opportunity to meet Greg and I must concur: amazingly kind and thoughtful fellows.

[Gail Simone]

Phil actually said a ton of nice things about you to me in an email recently, Bobby. He seems to think as highly of you as we do!

Gail

[KevinTBrown]

3012???


Damn. And I had 3014 in the pool!!!






Oh, what little I saw in that preview released by DC for this month's issue.... wowowow! Looks incredible!

[Wonder Watcher]

It's not only touching that all these old pro's care enough about the character to take the time to reply to you but also that you want a coherent Wonder Woman book enough to both ask them and value their opinions.

Everyone comes out of this looking good.

Especially Wonderboy. ;)

[LewisH]

they all granted her permission to happily kill any and all members of the supporting cast that might have been missed by others. I mean isn't that how one traditionally resolves unresolved plot-lines? (Crowded refrigerator says YES!!!)

[4PointOh]

Phil actually said a ton of nice things about you to me in an email recently, Bobby. He seems to think as highly of you as we do!

Gail

Aw. Thanks!

[The Xenos]

That is so very cool to hear.

[AaronJ]

I'm going to repeat what I said on the DCMB here, because I think it's a good thing when we all are positive.

Gail,

That's wonderful to hear. And I find it incredibly cool both that you look to those who came before you, and that they are so accommodating and helpful.

As to Greg Rucka and Phil Jimenez, believe me, were I ever lucky enough to shake hands with either one, the first thing I would do is thank them for their amazing contributions to the Wonder Woman mythos.

We can argue about details from now til the end of time. But one thing both Greg and Phil exhibited during their runs was a genuine love for the Wonder Woman character. It just dripped off the page.

And both of them have come across as nothing but class acts in interviews, as alas I have never been lucky enough to meet either in person.


And Bobby, I hope that you convey to Mr. Jimenez just how much so very many of us appreciate his work, especially with Wonder Woman. Phil Jimenez wrote and drew Wonder Woman like she was a good friend. And it always came off on the page. That's something you can't buy.